Babysitting The Amnesiac Lycan King

King Novel 5

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

The walk to Gamma Abel's office feels longer than it should, mouly because my

brain won't shut up

Why am I doing this again?

I'm halfway down the hall when the answer hits me guilt. Stupid, nagging, bleeding-heart guilt.

It doesn't matter that I don't know who Enoch really is. It doesn't matter that his aura practically screams danger, even with the amnesia. Nope. My conscience has decided I'm responsible for him, which is just great.

"He'll leave when his wound heals, and his memory comes back," I mutter under my breath. "That's the deal. Taryn. You're not running a charity."

The sound of raised voices spills out of Gamma Abel's office as I approach. I slow my steps, my stomach sinking when I recognize Kallias's sharp tone.

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and you're just going to let that rogue stay?" he snaps. "Do you have any idea who he might be? What his intentions

I roll my eyes. Of course, Kallias is throwing a fit

When I step into the office, he's pacing like a caged animal, his hands gesturing wildly as he rants. Gamma Abel, on the other hand, looks like he's two seconds away from throwing himself out the window.

"Gamma," Kallias says, slamming his hands down on the desk. "This is a risk we can't afford to take."

The Gamma doesn't respond. He just rubs his temples, muttering something under his breath that sounds a lot like a prayer for patience.

I'll handle it," Gamma Abel finally says, his tone weary.

"No need," I chime in, stepping fully into the room. "I'm already here."

Kallias spins around, his blue eyes narrowing when they land on me. "You-"

"Hi, I interrupt, brushing past him to stand in front of Camma Abel's desk.

"Perfect timing," the Gamma mutters, rubbing his temples. "We were just talking about you."

"Always a pleasure," I say dryly, sliding into the room.

Kallias turns to me, all sharp edges and fury. "Get that rogue out. Now"

I ignore him, planting myself in front of the Gamma's desk. "Enoch's my boyfriend."

The room falls silent. For a second, I think I've pulled it off. Then Kallias laughs, sharp and mean. "Boyfriend: That's the best you've got?"

"Jealous?" I shoot back, tilting my head.

He steps closer, his jaw ticking. "You're delusional if you think anyone's buying that."

"Taryn," Gamma Abel is clearly stressed now. "Please tell me you have a logical explanation for all of this."

"I do, I say, smiling sweetly. "Ha, let's hear it," Kallias chuckles to himself.

I ignore him, turning my full attention to Gammabel. “He ran away from his p

pack to see me," I say, my voice breaking

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slightly as I fake a smile. It's it's so romantic"

Camma Abel looks suspicious. Kallias looks like he wants to punch something- probably me.

"And where exactly is he from Gamma Abel asks, leaning forward.

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scramble for something, anything "The Midnight Pack."

Kallias barks out a laugh. "The Midnight Pack doesn't have rogues. Try again, Taryn

lace him. "Not everyone runs their pack

Abel says, cutting through our banter. He eyes me

to pull out the

a deep breath, letting my shoulders slump as I fake a sob. "He loves me, Gamma. And

shoot Kallias a pointed glare. "This is the least you can do

Abel sighs, rubbing his

Gamma leans back in his chair, giving me the kind of look that says I don't get paid enough for this shit. "You sure about

my best wide-eyed, tragic expression.

considering my track record with relationships-"I glance pointedly at Kallias. "You owe

Abel sighs, long and heavy, like he's got the weight of the world on his shoulders. “Fine. I'll inform the Alpha and Luna, but this is on you, Taryn. One wrong move,

say, already

in front of me. "This isn't over. My parents won't

is my jurisdiction, Kallias. If you go behind my back on this, you'll be directly challenging my

the room spikes, but Kallias doesn't argue. Instead, he

walls shake.

wait a beat, then wipe a fake tear from my cheek. "Thanks,

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suspiciously like, "You're lucky I'm

way outside, the sound of murmured voices drawing my attention. A crowd. of pack members is gathered near the fountain, their backs

center.

now?" I mutter, pushing

I push through the crowd, shoving

Enoch.

twists. Enoch's in the center, soaked in what looks-and smells-like mop water. Kallias's friends are surrounding

Shit.

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the hell is that

Riverstone Pack

with disgust.

react. He just crouches there, one arm shielding his face, the other bracing himself

hand flies to my mouth, a gasp

I

me, the crowd parting slightly as

me.

are you gonna do about it, Omega?" one

snaps inside me. I don't think I

to find out," I growl,

flicker up to meet mine from afar, and for the first time,

A spark

friends leaves. I barely register their murmurs, and drop to my knees in front of him. "Enoch." I whisper, my voice cracking. My hands tremble as I reach out to him, wiping mop water off his face like

calm it almost sounds curious, like he's asking about the

freeze, my throat

he asks, tilting his head slightly, as if I'm some

laugh, though it comes out shaky. "I'm

at me,

same neutral, detached tone, he asks,

The murmurs from the crowd falter, replaced by an oppressive silence. It's the same pressure that made Kallias step back in the infirmary hallway,

of man exactly have

words-it's how he's saying it-the

instincts screaming to submit. I don't know what monster he is, but he's a force no one

tilts further, like he's

nothing, just watches as I stand and grab his arm.

back to the room."

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